We made it to and from the island - and that is the point now isn't it. The ride was fine (but then the weather was nice). Most importantly, the boat was on time and we had no issues taking our bikes back and forth from the island (I think it cost about $3 extra for the bikes to ride).

We made it to and from the island - and that is the point now isn't it. The ride was fine (but then the weather was nice). Most importantly, the boat was on time and we had no issues taking our bikes back and forth from the island (I think it cost about $3 extra for the bikes to ride).

I have been to Mackinac Island several times over my lifetime and I got married there in 2005. I have used all the ferry boats vendors, but Arnold wins hands down as the smoothiest ride to the island. Whether you prefer to sit up on top and feel the wind in your hair (hold on to your hat, or better yet take it off!) or sit inside, you will have an enjoyable ride. We went to the island in 2004 for some wedding planning and our return trip was in the evening during a serious thunderstorm. We could not even tell how bad the storm was except for the lightening, the ride was not choppy at all, although we could see water splashing at the windows.
We even set up for our wedding guests to get a discount and we purchased tickets at a group rate for our wedding party.

I have been to Mackinac Island several times over my lifetime and I got married there in 2005. I have used all the ferry boats vendors, but Arnold wins hands down as the smoothiest ride to the island. Whether you prefer to sit up on top and feel the wind in your hair (hold on to your hat, or better yet take it off!) or sit inside, you will have an enjoyable ride. We went to the island in 2004 for some wedding planning and our return trip was in the evening during a serious thunderstorm. We could not even tell how bad the storm was except for the lightening, the ride was not choppy at all, although we could see water splashing at the windows.
We even set up for our wedding guests to get a discount and we purchased tickets at a group rate for our wedding party.

While visiting Mackinaw City, Michigan, I decided to go to Mackinaw Island. To get there, I used this Ferry company to get there. The ride was very relaxing. You can choose to ride in the upper or lower deck. On the top deck, you can even stand on the front of the boat for an even better view. They have washrooms on board of needed. They have shuttle service to and from your hotel. Throughout the day, there are many departure and arrival times to choose from. There's also free parking. The prices are about the same as their competitors.

While visiting Mackinaw City, Michigan, I decided to go to Mackinaw Island. To get there, I used this Ferry company to get there. The ride was very relaxing. You can choose to ride in the upper or lower deck. On the top deck, you can even stand on the front of the boat for an even better view. They have washrooms on board of needed. They have shuttle service to and from your hotel. Throughout the day, there are many departure and arrival times to choose from. There's also free parking. The prices are about the same as their competitors.

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